[mbynack]

Gay lifestyle isn't conducive to military order. It causes huge problems for Commanders and First Sergeants. The military isn't like a normal job. People have to live in close proximity to each other for weeks at a time without any break. You have to live together, sleep in the same tent, shower in community showers, eat at the same table, etc. It causes major conflicts over very minor differences. I've had to break up fights over a guy that chewed with his mouth open all the time and another over a guy that snored.

When you place an openly gay man in this environment, it causes hostility. Many men don't want to associate with gays, let alone have one showering with them. The friction impacts the unit mission and causes a major distraction. The Commander and First Sergeant would have to set aside gay tents and gay shower time to keep the two groups from mixing. At that point your saying that gays in the field can associate and have sex, but heterosexuals can't. This further adds to the hostility.

The bottom line - Homosexual activities are not conducive to military life.

[Jeff Head]

Amen...and well said. Spot on. See my posts 11 and 23.

[brwnsuga]

"When you place an openly gay man in this environment, it causes hostility. Many men don't want to associate with gays, let alone have one showering with them. The friction impacts the unit mission and causes a major distraction."


Okay, that's an example. This really must be a man thing. Because I am so heterosexual, that there would be no tension at all if I had to be in close quarters with a lesbian. I like men and nothing she would do could affect my job performance.

[Tokra]

The bottom line - Homosexual any sexual activities are not conducive to military life.